Tag: Air pollution

Industrial farms, pregnancy, and public health: what we found in California

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If you’ve ever driven along I-5 through the California Central Valley, you likely detected an acrid stench that permeates the air. The noxious odor comes from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), industrial-scale meat and dairy production facilities that confine large numbers of animals. The manure waste generated by these animals – thousands to millions of … Continue reading Industrial farms, pregnancy, and public health: what we found in California

The first eight weeks: wildfire smoke and fetal development

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The earliest weeks of pregnancy are a period of remarkable development. In a matter of weeks, the foundations of the brain, spinal cord, heart, and other major organs begin to take shape. That rapid development also makes this a particularly important period for understanding how environmental exposures may affect fetal health. My research team at … Continue reading The first eight weeks: wildfire smoke and fetal development

Scientists unite on how to protect children from toxic contributors to autism

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The following is a guest blog from Project TENDR. Autism is a complex neurological disorder with multiple causes; vaccines are not one of them. There is ample evidence that many toxic chemicals, including air pollution, pesticides, and plastics chemicals, are dangerous to children’s brains. If the current administration wants to address neurological disorders including autism, … Continue reading Scientists unite on how to protect children from toxic contributors to autism

Life is a (polluted) highway: How exposure to traffic pollution impacts health

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In the United States, almost 60 million people live within 500 meters of a highway or highly trafficked road. Living near roads means greater exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) from cars and trucks, which can lead to numerous health issues, including premature death. In California, 40% of the population lives near major roads, the … Continue reading Life is a (polluted) highway: How exposure to traffic pollution impacts health